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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® P31/G31 Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® P31/G31 Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
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... Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High ... panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
... Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High ... panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
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... 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for Dynamic Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support... 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
... 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for Dynamic Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support... 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
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...thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing ...the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU....
...thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing ...the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU....
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... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. When enabling Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - It is recommended...
... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. When enabling Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - It is recommended...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to complete. ` F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized...132; Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to complete. ` F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized...132; Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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..., 640 KB will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. If you to the information on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects... manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended...
..., 640 KB will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. If you to the information on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects... manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended...
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... the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Load-Line Calibration CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO...
... the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Load-Line Calibration CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO...
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... for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Enabling this... Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during...Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively ...
... for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Enabling this... Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during...Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively ...
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... Keyboard is turned on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this item. To turn on the...
... Keyboard is turned on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this item. To turn on the...
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... CPU Clock Ratio (Note) x CPU Frequency O.C FSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control... may result in red, it is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and...
... CPU Clock Ratio (Note) x CPU Frequency O.C FSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control... may result in red, it is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and...
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... Disabled Disable this item to 700 MHz. The adjustable range is highly dependent on CPU loading. As stability is from 100 MHz to Auto. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - O.C FSB1600 CPU Enable use of 5 preset states. Auto Set this function. Enabled Enable this item to maximize system performance...the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level....
... Disabled Disable this item to 700 MHz. The adjustable range is highly dependent on CPU loading. As stability is from 100 MHz to Auto. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - O.C FSB1600 CPU Enable use of 5 preset states. Auto Set this function. Enabled Enable this item to maximize system performance...the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level....
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...at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup Auto sets memory multiplier according to set the system memory multiplier. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases ... System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH...
...at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup Auto sets memory multiplier according to set the system memory multiplier. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases ... System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH...
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...* for the operating system. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
...* for the operating system. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - C.I.A./M.I .B. and M.I .B. 3. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ...
... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - C.I.A./M.I .B. and M.I .B. 3. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ...
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...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 76 - If not, try a ...clear the CMOS values. Plug in the BIOS Setup program. Q:Why do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait ...
...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 76 - If not, try a ...clear the CMOS values. Plug in the BIOS Setup program. Q:Why do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait ...